Maid Salary Calculator UAE: What You Will Actually Pay (2026)

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Introduction

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Before hiring a maid in UAE, understand the complete cost including Tadbeer fees, salary (1,200-1,800 AED), and all expenses. Updated 2026 figures.

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Tadbeer Fee Models (Choose One)

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Model 1: Office Sponsorship

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• One-time cost: 8,000 - 10,000 AED
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• Plus monthly salary: 1,200 - 1,800 AED
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Model 2: Monthly Package

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• Monthly cost: 2,500 - 2,700 AED (months 1-6)
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• Monthly cost: 2,200 AED (after 6 months)
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• Includes: Salary + all fees
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Model 3: Direct Hire (Under Office Name)

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• Ethiopian: 3,500 - 4,500 AED (one-time)
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• Filipino: 10,000 - 11,000 AED (one-time)
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• Plus monthly salary: 1,200 - 1,800 AED
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Monthly Breakdown

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• Base Salary: 1,200 - 1,800 AED
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• Food Allowance: 300 - 500 AED
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• Transportation: 100 - 200 AED
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• Total Monthly: 1,600 - 2,500 AED
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Annual Cost Comparison

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Model	Year 1 Cost	Year 2+ Cost
Office Sponsorship	24,200 - 31,000 AED	16,200 - 21,000 AED
Monthly Package	30,000 - 32,400 AED	26,400 - 30,000 AED
Direct Hire (Ethiopian)	20,900 - 27,500 AED	16,200 - 21,000 AED
Direct Hire (Filipino)	27,400 - 34,100 AED	16,200 - 21,000 AED

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